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138:1.1 The next day, Sunday, June 23, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/26_AD A.D. 26], [[Jesus]] imparted his final instructions to the six. He directed them to go forth, two and two, to [[teach]] the glad tidings of [[the kingdom]]. He forbade them to [[baptize]] and advised against public [[preaching]]. He went on to [[explain]] that later he would permit them to preach in [[public]], but that for a [[season]], and for many reasons, he [[desired]] them to acquire [[practical]] [[experience]] in dealing personally with their fellow men. [[Jesus]] [[purpose]]d to make their first tour entirely one of [[personal]] [[work]]. Although this announcement was something of a [[disappointment]] to [[the apostles]], still they saw, at least in part, [[Jesus]]' reason for thus beginning the [[proclamation]] of [[the kingdom]], and they started out in good [[heart]] and with [[confident]] [[enthusiasm]]. He sent them forth by twos, [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_139#139:3._JAMES_ZEBEDEE James] and [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_139#139:4._JOHN_ZEBEDEE John] going to [http://urantiabook.org/jesus_photos/kheresa.html Kheresa], [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_139#139:1._ANDREW.2C_THE_FIRST_CHOSEN Andrew] and [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_139#139:2._SIMON_PETER Peter] to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capernaum Capernaum], while [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_139#139:5._PHILIP_THE_CURIOUS Philip] and [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_139#139:6._HONEST_NATHANIEL Nathaniel] went to [http://books.google.com/books?id=e3jnUBqapi0C&pg=PA71&lpg=PA71&dq=Tarichea&source=bl&ots=TPvv6wCASw&sig=-feuVmfpIxMo61MGBwC2V-XIzXk&hl=en&ei=sy98TYihKOmU0QHMxqHxAw&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=5&ved=0CDAQ6AEwBA Tarichea].

138:1.1 The next day, Sunday, June 23, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/26_AD A.D. 26], [[Jesus]] imparted his final instructions to the six. He directed them to go forth, two and two, to [[teach]] the glad tidings of [[the kingdom]]. He forbade them to [[baptize]] and advised against public [[preaching]]. He went on to [[explain]] that later he would permit them to preach in [[public]], but that for a [[season]], and for many reasons, he [[desired]] them to acquire [[practical]] [[experience]] in dealing personally with their fellow men. [[Jesus]] [[purpose]]d to make their first tour entirely one of [[personal]] [[work]]. Although this announcement was something of a [[disappointment]] to [[the apostles]], still they saw, at least in part, [[Jesus]]' reason for thus beginning the [[proclamation]] of [[the kingdom]], and they started out in good [[heart]] and with [[confident]] [[enthusiasm]]. He sent them forth by twos, [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_139#139:3._JAMES_ZEBEDEE James] and [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_139#139:4._JOHN_ZEBEDEE John] going to [https://urantiabook.org/jesus_photos/kheresa.html Kheresa], [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_139#139:1._ANDREW.2C_THE_FIRST_CHOSEN Andrew] and [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_139#139:2._SIMON_PETER Peter] to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capernaum Capernaum], while [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_139#139:5._PHILIP_THE_CURIOUS Philip] and [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_139#139:6._HONEST_NATHANIEL Nathaniel] went to [https://books.google.com/books?id=e3jnUBqapi0C&pg=PA71&lpg=PA71&dq=Tarichea&source=bl&ots=TPvv6wCASw&sig=-feuVmfpIxMo61MGBwC2V-XIzXk&hl=en&ei=sy98TYihKOmU0QHMxqHxAw&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=5&ved=0CDAQ6AEwBA Tarichea].

138:1.2 Before they began this first two weeks of [[service]], [[Jesus]] announced to them that he [[desired]] to [[ordain]] twelve [[apostles]] to continue the work of [[the kingdom]] after his departure and [[authorized]] each of them to [[choose]] one man from among his early [[converts]] for membership in the projected corps of [[apostles]]. [[John, the Apostle|John]] spoke up, asking: " But, Master, will these six men come into our midst and [[share]] all things [[equally]] with us who have been with you since the [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_136 Jordan] and have heard all your teaching in [[preparation]] for this, our first labor for the kingdom? " And Jesus replied: " Yes, [[John, the Apostle|John]], the men you [[choose]] shall become one with us, and you will teach them all that pertains to [[the kingdom]], even as I have taught you. " After thus speaking, [[Jesus]] left them.

138:1.2 Before they began this first two weeks of [[service]], [[Jesus]] announced to them that he [[desired]] to [[ordain]] twelve [[apostles]] to continue the work of [[the kingdom]] after his departure and [[authorized]] each of them to [[choose]] one man from among his early [[converts]] for membership in the projected corps of [[apostles]]. [[John, the Apostle|John]] spoke up, asking: " But, Master, will these six men come into our midst and [[share]] all things [[equally]] with us who have been with you since the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_136 Jordan] and have heard all your teaching in [[preparation]] for this, our first labor for the kingdom? " And Jesus replied: " Yes, [[John, the Apostle|John]], the men you [[choose]] shall become one with us, and you will teach them all that pertains to [[the kingdom]], even as I have taught you. " After thus speaking, [[Jesus]] left them.

138:1.3 The six did not [[separate]] to go to their [[work]] until they had exchanged many [[words]] in [[discussion]] of [[Jesus]]' instruction that each of them should [[choose]] a new [[apostle]]. [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_139#139:1._ANDREW.2C_THE_FIRST_CHOSEN Andrew]'s [[counsel]] finally prevailed, and they went forth to their labors. In substance Andrew said: " [[The Master]] is right; we are too few to [[encompass]] this work. There is need for more [[teachers]], and the Master has [[manifested]] great [[confidence]] in us inasmuch as he has intrusted us with the [[choosing]] of these six new [[apostles]]. " This morning, as they separated to go to their [[work]], there was a bit of [[Secret|concealed]] [[depression]] in each [[heart]]. They knew they were going to miss [[Jesus]], and besides their [[fear]] and timidity, this was not the way they had pictured the [[kingdom of heaven]] being [[inaugurated]].

138:1.3 The six did not [[separate]] to go to their [[work]] until they had exchanged many [[words]] in [[discussion]] of [[Jesus]]' instruction that each of them should [[choose]] a new [[apostle]]. [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_139#139:1._ANDREW.2C_THE_FIRST_CHOSEN Andrew]'s [[counsel]] finally prevailed, and they went forth to their labors. In substance Andrew said: " [[The Master]] is right; we are too few to [[encompass]] this work. There is need for more [[teachers]], and the Master has [[manifested]] great [[confidence]] in us inasmuch as he has intrusted us with the [[choosing]] of these six new [[apostles]]. " This morning, as they separated to go to their [[work]], there was a bit of [[Secret|concealed]] [[depression]] in each [[heart]]. They knew they were going to miss [[Jesus]], and besides their [[fear]] and timidity, this was not the way they had pictured the [[kingdom of heaven]] being [[inaugurated]].

138:1.4 It had been arranged that the six were to labor for two weeks, after which they were to return to the [[home]] of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zebedee Zebedee] for a [[conference]]. Meantime [[Jesus]] went over to [[Nazareth]] to visit with Joseph and Simon and other members of his [[family]] living in that vicinity. [[Jesus]] did everything humanly possible, [[consistent]] with his [[dedication]] to the [[doing of his Father's will]], to retain the [[confidence]] and [[affection]] of his [[family]]. In this matter he did his full [[duty]] and more.

138:1.4 It had been arranged that the six were to labor for two weeks, after which they were to return to the [[home]] of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zebedee Zebedee] for a [[conference]]. Meantime [[Jesus]] went over to [[Nazareth]] to visit with Joseph and Simon and other members of his [[family]] living in that vicinity. [[Jesus]] did everything humanly possible, [[consistent]] with his [[dedication]] to the [[doing of his Father's will]], to retain the [[confidence]] and [[affection]] of his [[family]]. In this matter he did his full [[duty]] and more.

138:1.5 While the [[apostles]] were out on this mission, [[Jesus]] thought much about [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_135 John], now in [[prison]]. It was a great [[temptation]] to use his [[potential]] powers to release him, but once more he resigned himself to " wait upon [[the Father]]'s will. "

138:1.5 While the [[apostles]] were out on this mission, [[Jesus]] thought much about [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_135 John], now in [[prison]]. It was a great [[temptation]] to use his [[potential]] powers to release him, but once more he resigned himself to " wait upon [[the Father]]'s will. "

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[[Category:Paper 138 - Training the Kingdom's Messengers]]

[[Category:Paper 138 - Training the Kingdom's Messengers]]